Hey guys, I am definitely coming here looking for advice on my new gaming computer build, especially since I am new to building computers. I've done a lot of research, and there's a few things I still have questions about. So to start, here is the current build I have in mind:
Motherboard: ?
Processor: Intel Quad Core i5 2500-K, overclocked to 4.4gHz Here
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 Liquid Cooler Here
Graphics card: nVidia GTX 560ti Here
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance Blu DDR3 1600mHz Here
Storage: Intel 320 series 120GB SSD Here
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series 750w Here
Sound card: ?
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks.
Budget Range: My budget is roughly $1,000, can go a little over if need be.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming will be my primary use, particularly online games like SW:TOR and perhaps BF3.
Parts Not Required: Case (Full size), monitor (24inch LCD Samsung HD 1080p), mouse and keyboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg, or TigerDirect. Whichever have the part(s) I need for the lowest price after taxes and shipping (I am an Amazon Prime member, so free shipping there if the parts are eligible).
Country: United States, specifically in California.
Parts Preferences: No particular preference, am more concerned about performance. I am choosing to go with an Intel processor and nVidia graphics card.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, but not immediately. Will purchase another graphics card down the road.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: My main concern is finding a good quality motherboard and a decent soundcard that won't destroy my budget. In the future I do plan on getting another GTX 560ti card for SLI and am also planning on upgrading to 16GB of RAM, however, that is not tied in to my current budget. So, which motherboard and soundcard would you recommend, and do you have any other suggestions? Also, the monitor I chose I just ordered since it was on sale for $199 here. I figured it was a good deal for what I was getting. If you have any other monitor recommendations as well, I'm open to them.
-Tom
Motherboard: ?
Processor: Intel Quad Core i5 2500-K, overclocked to 4.4gHz Here
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H60 Liquid Cooler Here
Graphics card: nVidia GTX 560ti Here
RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengeance Blu DDR3 1600mHz Here
Storage: Intel 320 series 120GB SSD Here
PSU: Corsair Enthusiast Series 750w Here
Sound card: ?
Approximate Purchase Date: Within two weeks.
Budget Range: My budget is roughly $1,000, can go a little over if need be.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming will be my primary use, particularly online games like SW:TOR and perhaps BF3.
Parts Not Required: Case (Full size), monitor (24inch LCD Samsung HD 1080p), mouse and keyboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg, or TigerDirect. Whichever have the part(s) I need for the lowest price after taxes and shipping (I am an Amazon Prime member, so free shipping there if the parts are eligible).
Country: United States, specifically in California.
Parts Preferences: No particular preference, am more concerned about performance. I am choosing to go with an Intel processor and nVidia graphics card.
Overclocking: Yes
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, but not immediately. Will purchase another graphics card down the road.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: My main concern is finding a good quality motherboard and a decent soundcard that won't destroy my budget. In the future I do plan on getting another GTX 560ti card for SLI and am also planning on upgrading to 16GB of RAM, however, that is not tied in to my current budget. So, which motherboard and soundcard would you recommend, and do you have any other suggestions? Also, the monitor I chose I just ordered since it was on sale for $199 here. I figured it was a good deal for what I was getting. If you have any other monitor recommendations as well, I'm open to them.
-Tom